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Children sleep poorly if mothers suffer from insomnia: Study

1 Sept 2017 9:36 AM IST

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Acne, depressed scars! Get rid of the nightmare

Skin rejuvenation treatment can be done through two methods

1 Sept 2017 9:19 AM IST

The persistent peak in winter deaths observed in older people demonstrates the need for environmental and health service interventions (Photo: AFP)

Chances of death for young men are higher during summer months

Seasonal trends were independent of geography, which is noteworthy considering the differences in temperature across the...

31 Oct 2018 4:56 PM IST

She woke up screaming and crying because her eyes were burning like fire (Photo: Pixabay)

Wearing coloured lenses as part of Halloween costume leaves girl...

Her eyes were blood red the next morning and the lenses had acted as suction cups tearing cells away from the cornea.

31 Oct 2018 2:54 PM IST

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Here's how Vitamin D is related to cardiorespiratory fitness

This study investigated whether people with higher levels of vitamin D in the blood have improved fitness.

31 Oct 2018 11:31 AM IST

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Exercise may prevent fall risk for older adults

Researchers suggest that having neuropsychiatric symptoms might predict whether an older person with dementia is more...

31 Oct 2018 11:15 AM IST

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Radiation therapy cuts low risk of recurrence of breast cancer

DCIS is a cancer of the cells that accounts for roughly one-fourth of all new breast cancers.

31 Oct 2018 10:58 AM IST

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Bigger brains increase cancer risk: Study

30 Oct 2018 6:22 PM IST

Sex steroids in men suppress the brains reward system by increasing risk-taking behaviour (Photo: AFP)

Sex hormone oestrogen makes women more likely to become addicted to...

Even as men are more likely to try it and take heavy doses due to testosterone; cannabis may quickly become a habit in...

30 Oct 2018 1:13 PM IST

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Hunt the malaria bug - a new game for sniffer dogs

The extreme sensitivity of dogs in detecting odours is being recognised in efforts to combat other diseases too.

30 Oct 2018 12:14 PM IST

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Better schools may reduce teens' risk of marijuana abuse

New study suggests that we really need to invest in creating healthy school environments especially for the most...

30 Oct 2018 11:21 AM IST

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Tooth loss linked to malnutrition

The functional ability of an individual to consume an adequate diet may be adversely impacted.

30 Oct 2018 10:57 AM IST